Innovative Projects, Products + People

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New School Environments

School of Art, Design and Media     Nanyang, Singapore

Green turfed roofscape com- pliments design and environment

This is a 5-story School of Art, Design and Media at Nanyang Technological University campus, Singapore. This stunning piece of award-winning ar- chitecture is situated in a wooded valley right in the heart of the campus. The highlight of the building is the verdant turfed roof which blends with the ground contour. Apart from its visual impact, the turfed- roofscape is a functional space which is easily accessible via sidesteps along the... more NTU Green Roofs

2009 Educational Facility    Design Awards

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Committee on Architecture for Education (CAE) have selected 13 educational and cultural facilities for this year’s CAE Educational Facility Design Awards. The purpose of the design awards program is to identify trends and emerging ideas, honor excellence in planning and design, and disseminate knowledge about best practices in educational and... more

Environmental Education/Visitor Activity Center, National Park Service, Penn.         By Bohlin Cywinski Jackson

A key building feature is the use of reused, recycled or recyclable ma- terials. Materials were selected...more

Camino Nuevo High School, Los Angeles, California. By Daly Genik

By single-loading the main classroom building two important social and sustainable functions were...more

Modular Zero Energy Classroom, Hawaii. By Anderson Anderson Architecture

New Product Showcase

Alaco Ladder

All available space can be put to good use. Loft Ladders combine the strength of an industrial ladder with the beauty of furniture.

Arizona Polymer Flooring

Arizona Polymer Flooring formulates & manufactures high quality coating materials engineered to meet any job requirements.

Baldwin Hardware

The quality you expect from Baldwin pro- ducts. New meticulously crafted products made of the finest solid forged brass.

Aqua Design Group

Custom aquariums exclusively designed for stand-alone or wall-to-wall aquariums. Capacities of 100 to 100,000 gallons.

DRI-DESIGN

Dri-Design is a dry joint, pressure equalized rain-screen, metal wall panel system. the installation is fast and simple.

Natural Carpet Company

The Natural Carpet Company manufact- urers unique carpets, rugs, wall coverings, ceiling textures, accessories & furnishings.

STUC-O-FLEX

Stuc-o-Flex WaterWay Rainscreen Drainage Mats:Create Space Between Your Building & the Elements

Eco Spec (Spec Ceramics)

IceStone -the leader of green countertops -the only durable surface to achieve Cradle to Cradle Gold certification.

Major Industries

Major’s Guardian 275® translucent panel systems enhanced thermal performance, energy savings & glare-free natural light.

Sound Seal

WoodTrends® Ceilings and Wall Systems by Sound Seal® offer the beauty of wood with excellent acoustical performance.

Versatrac

Versatrac produces and sells extruded aluminum door and window frames for all commercial interior applications.

Dimensions Plaster

Dimensions International is the only lime plaster company that has always imported 100% all natural VOC free lime plasters.

SwissShade+ Security

High-Tech Stone Doors from SwissShade.
Timeless elegance while providing an impact proof and maintenance free surface.

Invisible Structures

Miami found Grasspave2 was best for the Orange Bowl. Grass appearance, environ- ment benefits and great for tailgate parties!

Cumberland

Sloane lounge seating captures the eye with an intriguing blend of the casual and the sophisticated, relaxed style luxury.

Innovators

Arthur Erickson
(1924 - 2009)

"Life is rich, always changing, always challenging, and we architects have the task of transmitting into wood, con- crete, glass and steel, of trans- forming human aspirations into habitable & meaningful space."

The Museum of Anthropology Vancouver, Canada.

Mr. Erickson established an international reputation for designing innovative com- plexes and buildings, often to critical acclaim. Among them are the San Diego Convention Center; Napp Laboratories in Cambridge, England; the Kuwait... more Arthur Erickson Grain Edit

Thomas Church
(1902 - 1978 )

"When your garden is finished I hope it will be more beautiful than you anticipated require less care that you had expected and have cost only a little more than you had planned."

Prolific U.S. landscape ar- chitect (more than 4,000 projects) and creator of the modern "California garden," a distinctive garden type that is suited to a moderate Mediterranean climate and features outdoor "rooms," low maintenance... more

The Donnell Garden, California